Dr. Sean Sullivan

Dr. Sean Sullivan, professor of kinesiology: Christian Belief in the Student Body: The influence of faith status, church affiliation, and understanding of Christianity. Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession (August 2025).

Dr. William Boyer, associate professor of kinesiology, Dr. Trevor Gillum, professor of kinesiology, Dr. Sean Sullivan, professor of kinesiology, and Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim, professor of exercise science: Effects of acute grape seed extract supplementation on muscle metaboreflex in healthy young individuals. (Aug. 4).

Dr. Deron Walker

Dr. Deron Walker, professor of English: Guided vs. unguided social media-assisted language learning: An In-depth analysis of speaking performance, willingness to communicate, and social emotional learning. Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics (Volume 9, Number 3).

The Way of Love by Antonio Méjico, Ed.D.

Dr. Antonio Méjico, associate professor of social work: The Way of Love: Biblical Reflections on Oneness, Hope, and Extravagant Love in Divided Times. (July 22.)

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication and leadership studies: Future Proofing Leadership: Cultivating EQ, AQ and Innovation and The Sweetness of Shared Leadership with the Honeycomb Leadership and Mentoring Model. Dr. Victoria Brodie, associate professor of public relations, was a researcher on the first presentation. Association for Leadership Educators Conference on July 13-15 in San Diego.

Dr. Matthew Rickard

Dr. Matthew Rickard, professor of biomedical engineering: Calculation of eye gaze vector using microcameras embedded in customary spectacle frames. TechConnect World Innovation Conference on June 9 in Austin, Texas.

Dr. Maritza Bojorquez

Dr. Maritza Bojorquez, assistant professor of social work: Working with Latinx and Hispanic Clients. PSR Didactics for Psychological Services of Riverside on July 18.

Christine Lee Smith

Christine Lee Smith, instructor of photography: The Way Out is Through: A Path to Sustainable Photography. Sustainable Photography Conference on July 3 at Falmouth University in England.

Alma Salazar, Emma Donnelly, Jenelle Vine and Ashley King

Jenelle Vine, director of undergraduate online admissions: panelist on Navigating the Crossroads: The Case for Investment in Graduate-Online-Adult Programs. RNL National Conference on July 24 in Atlanta.

Dr. Maritza Bojorquez, assistant professor of social work, and Dr. Dretona Maddox, assistant professor of social work: Scrolling with Purpose: Using Social Media to Integrate Faith-Based Perspectives into the Classroom. 2025 Faith Integration in the Academy Conference (virtual) on Aug. 1.

Dr. Deron Walker

Dr. Deron Walker, professor of English: Treating AI with Empowering Care in College English Writing Classes. Hosted by Teachers College Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia, held virtually on March 14.

Dr. Tracy Lynn West

Dr. Tracy Lynn West, adjunct professor of management, was named a 2025 Top Women to Watch by Black Leaders Worldwide in June.

Dr. Jennifer Cruz with masterclass participants 

Dr. Jennifer Cruz, associate professor of music, returned for her third year as an artist-in-residence on the faculty of the Montecito International Music Festival in Thousand Oaks, California, held July 16–24. During the festival, she led a piano masterclass and provided individual coaching to students ranging from high school to collegiate level.

Civil Engineering and Construction Management Summer Camp

The Civil Engineering and Construction Management Department hosted its 2025 CECM Summer Camp on July 15-17. The camp introduced 29 fifth- through eighth-graders to STEM. Six faculty members covered various topics including construction management, surveying, water pipe design and shake table testing.

Magazine spotlights student projects

Academic work by CBU students in the architecture program was showcased in the Annual Dezeen School Shows. Ten designs were featured in the online architecture and design magazine (July 17).

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